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Walmart Inc.

Walmart Inc.

WMTNASDAQConsumer Defensive● Active
$118.88
+$1.14(+0.97%)
Market Cap$946.1B
P/E Ratio
52W High$135.16
52W Low$93.43
Overview

Walmart Inc. (WMT) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

WMT · cash on hand · updated Jan 31, 2026

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$10.73B +18.7% vs prior year
FY · as of Jan 31, 2026 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$10.73B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+18.7%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$10.73B
Q2 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: January 31, 2026

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$10.73BCash on Hand
Total Debt$67.09BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$56.37BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 14%Debt 86%

Walmart Inc. carries a net debt position of $56.37B. Total debt ($67.09B) exceeds cash on hand ($10.73B). Walmart Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 14% cash / 86% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$10.73B$67.09B = −$56.37B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
WMT annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Jan 31, 2026Latest$10.73B+18.7%
Jan 31, 2025$9.04B-8.4%
Jan 31, 2024$9.87B+14.4%
Jan 31, 2023$8.63B-41.6%
Jan 31, 2022$14.76B-16.8%
WMT cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation
COST
$15.28B3.5%
#2
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
$13.87B4.1%
#3
Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc.YOU
WMT
$10.73B1.1%
#4
The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company
PG
$9.56B2.8%
#5
Philip Morris International Inc.
Philip Morris International Inc.
PM
$4.87B1.8%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Walmart Inc. (WMT) cash on hand as of January 31, 2026 is $10.73B, comprising $10.73B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Walmart Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Walmart Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Walmart Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +18.7% in 2026: increased +18.7% in 2026. Walmart Inc. cash reserves in 2026 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Walmart Inc. carries total debt of $67.09B against cash of $10.73B, resulting in a net debt position of -$56.37B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

WMT cash on hand · 5 questions

As of January 31, 2026, Walmart Inc. (WMT) has $10.73B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $10.73B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (April 30, 2026): $10.73B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Walmart Inc. · Walmart Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: January 31, 2026